Odd Number of Values: Challenge & Extension
Mathematics
Grade 7
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet exploring the median when datasets contain an odd number of values, including practice, problem solving, real-world scenarios, and extension questions.
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Odd Number of Values: Challenge & Extension
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Practice Questions
Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Find the median of the dataset: 3, 7, 9, 2, 5.
[2 marks]2.
If a dataset contains the values 12, 15, 11, 13, 14, what is the median?
[2 marks]3.
Arrange the following numbers in order and find the median: 8, 3, 7, 5, 9.
[2 marks]4.
Calculate the median of the dataset: 21, 18, 25, 20, 23.
[2 marks]B
Problem Solving & Reasoning
Solve the following multi-step problems and explain your reasoning in detail.
1.
A class has 11 students. Their test scores are: 70, 85, 78, 92, 88, 76, 81, 79, 84, 77, 90. Find the median score and explain the steps you took.
[4 marks]2.
A data set with an odd number of values has a median of 15. If the dataset is 13, 17, 19, 15, what could the dataset be? Show all possible datasets.
[4 marks]C
Real-world Applications
Apply your knowledge to practical situations.
1.
A bakery records the number of bread loaves sold each day over 7 days: 45, 50, 55, 48, 52, 49, 51. What is the median number of loaves sold during the week? Explain your method.
[3 marks]D
Challenge & Extension
Attempt these advanced questions for deeper understanding.
1.
A dataset with an odd number of values has a median of 20. If four of the values are 18, 22, 24, and 19, what are the remaining values? Show your reasoning.
[4 marks]2.
Create a dataset with 9 values where the median is 10. Include at least two other values, and explain your choices.
[4 marks]E
Mixed Review
Review with a variety of question types.
1.
Identify and correct the mistake: A student says the median of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 is 8. Is this correct? Explain.
[3 marks]2.
Calculate the median of the following dataset: 5, 9, 3, 7, 11.
[2 marks]Quick Actions
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- Created
- 1/1/2026
- Updated
- 1/1/2026
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